Glimmer and Loot

After defeating a great foe you will not leave unrewarded. Objects of blue and gold will appear. These glittering items are what will help fuel and progress your Guardian. The blue ones are known as Glimmer. Glimmer is the currency used in Destiny. Glimmer can also be found in chests hidden in various places throughout the world. The gold ones are simply called loot. Loot will be dropped when you defeat powerful foes. It will contain some sort of weapon, maybe even armour.

On top of those, you will also be able to recover things such as Orbs of Light, engrams (mysterious puzzles), and ammunitions.